USPS plans 11% fuel surcharge on priority mail in January
In short
USPS plans to ask for approval in January for an 11% fuel surcharge on domestic Priority Mail and package deliveries.
The change is tied to rising transportation costs and could make mailing and shipping more expensive for customers.
What the reporting says
USPS plans to seek approval in January for an 11% fuel surcharge on domestic Priority Mail and package deliveries. The proposed surcharge is linked to rising transportation costs. If approved, it would raise shipping costs for domestic customers using those services.
Why it matters
USPS plans to seek approval in January for an 11% fuel surcharge on domestic Priority Mail and package deliveries. The reported reason is rising transportation costs. If approved, the surcharge would affect domestic mailers and package customers who use those USPS services.